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I already apologised to the other driver so have to accept this wasn't my best driving on the day. Lesson is go around the outside.
That said, watch the Vtec do its business
That said, watch the Vtec do its business
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I was in front and was overtaken a few laps before this in exactly the same way, however the CRO told me I was in the wrong. Maybe the racers can tell me exactly why? I suspect as I was late braking it's classed as diving. That Levin seemed to have weird lines but maintain grip in corners. Poetic justice in that he finished two places ahead of me.
That said, it was a pretty aggressive dive by 2KCup standards. Should've been fine though if you'd carried a little more speed through to make it stick cleanly, I reckon. His late cut in was even more reckless but both drivers have a responsibility to avoid colliding and I guess that was still possible at that late stage. What did the CRO say exactly, and do you know what was said to the other party?
Off to pack my gear for tomorrow now so will check back later.
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Hey Leong, I did a quick look this morning on a site to see if the AIM could be connected to a gopro, as I already have on of those... But it appears that they may only be compatible with their own camera. Anyone know more details on this? I'll have to research some more, but yeah keen to group buy so let's keep in touch on that.
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Need a push for Targa Bambina?? try this vid. from 2010. 7th home in Modern. (different classes then) Last year on Bambina everyone raved about the Manawahe stage. It had been shortened from that run in prior years so here is the full fat stage. We had a blown gasket in the turbo uppipe so were losing boost so were trying hard to maintain momentum and carry speed. charged over a crest at around 17m 30 secs knowing it was straight but underestimated the air on the subsequent jump. Result was a seriously gauged sump guard and the front bumper hanging on by the safety cable ties.
Targa Rotorua 2010 SS6 Manawahe Braemar Big jump - YouTube
Targa Rotorua 2010 SS6 Manawahe Braemar Big jump - YouTube
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Neil's accident is another learning point. The right pads wore faster than the left ones. The upshot is that we need to go into long races with new pads. The question is how much we spend on them. I will help Walter prepare tomorrow. A good excuse to take the R for a run.
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It would be, but non factory ducts are not allowed for 2KCup, where they try to keep the cars as standard as possible, down to tyre sizes, factory suspension arms with no shims etc. Non adjustable shocks, springs, brake pads and fluids are free, but not much else is, not even aero.
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Must say it looked that way to me too. You outbraked him into the corner, but you stayed on your brakes when he eased off his and he drew level again and turned across your nose and into your path, where you collected him. From that angle anyway, that's how it appears. A bird's eye view would be definitive. The previous lap that white car also sawed its way around turn 1 on a fairly strange line too I noticed.
That said, it was a pretty aggressive dive by 2KCup standards. Should've been fine though if you'd carried a little more speed through to make it stick cleanly, I reckon. His late cut in was even more reckless but both drivers have a responsibility to avoid colliding and I guess that was still possible at that late stage. What did the CRO say exactly, and do you know what was said to the other party?
Off to pack my gear for tomorrow now so will check back later.
That said, it was a pretty aggressive dive by 2KCup standards. Should've been fine though if you'd carried a little more speed through to make it stick cleanly, I reckon. His late cut in was even more reckless but both drivers have a responsibility to avoid colliding and I guess that was still possible at that late stage. What did the CRO say exactly, and do you know what was said to the other party?
Off to pack my gear for tomorrow now so will check back later.
For today, you have a lot better position that I did. Qualifying the 10th fastest car in 17th is a world of pain. You should be front of grid and that vtec gives you the power to keep ahead. Just watch for the divers !
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I was in front and was overtaken a few laps before this in exactly the same way, however the CRO told me I was in the wrong. Maybe the racers can tell me exactly why? I suspect as I was late braking it's classed as diving. That Levin seemed to have weird lines but maintain grip in corners. Poetic justice in that he finished two places ahead of me.
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Looked like a great battle up until the contact John; I'm sure you would have had him eventually. The lines were interesting, and I had no idea you were carrying so much speed through the corners; at times I'd be surprised if you were braking at all!
I'm going to head down to CCS to take a look at the Fezzas before they Head off, hopefully see a few of you there.
I'm going to head down to CCS to take a look at the Fezzas before they Head off, hopefully see a few of you there.
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What time for the Ferari's? At Broadway dealership I suppose.
Nice footage John. You were charging for sure. I am a bit bummed I passed on the day but too much important stuff on yesterday to even contemplate (secondary school option's interviews) and winter sports coming out our ears today.
Can't wait to get out there and just showing my wife the in car footage this morning I said I'm definitely getting out there 4 july for the big one and she said............"but we will be in Europe in July won't we?" Absolutely gutted.
Count me in for the fix up working bee.
Nice footage John. You were charging for sure. I am a bit bummed I passed on the day but too much important stuff on yesterday to even contemplate (secondary school option's interviews) and winter sports coming out our ears today.
Can't wait to get out there and just showing my wife the in car footage this morning I said I'm definitely getting out there 4 july for the big one and she said............"but we will be in Europe in July won't we?" Absolutely gutted.
Count me in for the fix up working bee.